Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed to monitor the condition of a fluid flow including particulate matter and air or gas content fluid in the fluid flow as well as fluid quality. The apparatus includes a sensor array with an ultrasonic transducer, inductive sensor and fluid quality sensor. It also includes a cyclonic separator. The method includes sensing and sizing particulate matter, distinguishing air bubbles from the particle matter and assessing the quality of the fluid.

Abstract: A fluid sensor assembly includes a body including a fluid passage, a first sensor connected to the body and directed toward the fluid passage, and a second sensor connected to the body and directed toward the fluid passage. At least one of the first sensor and the second sensor may be configured to transmit a signal into the fluid passage. At least one of the first sensor and the second sensor may be configured to receive at least a deflected version of the signal. The signal may include an ultrasonic pulse. The first sensor may include a focused transmitting transducer and the second sensor may include a non-focused receiving transducer. The fluid passage may include a longitudinal axis and the first sensor may be disposed at an oblique angle relative to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising (a) an antimicrobial material; and (b) an extract obtained from or obtainable from a plant of the Labiatae family, wherein (a) and (b) are different; wherein the composition contains phenolic diterpenes in an amount of greater than 1.0 wt. %, based on the composition, and wherein when the antimicrobial material consists of nisin, the composition comprises carvacrol in an amount of less than 0.075 wt. % based on the composition and carvone in an amount of less than 15 wt. % based on the composition.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed to monitor the condition of a fluid flow including particulate matter and air or gas content fluid in the fluid flow as well as fluid quality. The apparatus includes a sensor array with an ultrasonic transducer, inductive sensor and fluid quality sensor. It also includes a cyclonic separator. The method includes sensing and sizing particulate matter, distinguishing air bubbles from the particle matter and assessing the quality of the fluid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising (a) an antimicrobial material; and (b) an extract obtained from or obtainable from a plant of the Labiatae family, wherein (a) and (b) are different; wherein the composition contains phenolic diterpenes in an amount of greater than 1.0 wt. %, based on the composition, and wherein when the antimicrobial material consists of nisin, the composition comprises carvacrol in an amount of less than 0.075 wt. % based on the composition and carvone in an amount of less than 15 wt. % based on the composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides an antimicrobial material in an encapsulated form, comprising (i) a core comprising an antimicrobial material and (ii) a shell of encapsulating material, wherein the shell of encapsulating material is impermeable to the antimicrobial material. The invention further provides a process for introducing an antimicrobial material, into a foodstuff comprising (i) providing the antimicrobial material in an encapsulated form comprising a core of antimicrobial material and shell of encapsulating material, and (ii) introducing encapsulated antimicrobial material into or onto the foodstuff.

Abstract: The present invention provides an antimicrobial material in an encapsulated form, comprising (i) a core comprising an antimicrobial material and (ii) a shell of encapsulating material, wherein the shell of encapsulating material is impermeable to the antimicrobial material. The invention further provides a process for introducing an antimicrobial material into a foodstuff comprising (i) providing the antimicrobial material in an encapsulated form comprising a core of antimicrobial material and shell of encapsulating material, and (ii) introducing encapsulated antimicrobial material into or onto the foodstuff.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that modulate the shikimate pathway and/or a pathway branching from the shikimate pathway in members of the Amoebida Order. In particular these compounds may be useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases caused or contributed to by members of the Amoebida Order.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that modulate the shikimate pathway and/or a pathway branching from the shikimate pathway in members of the Amoebida Order. In particular these compounds may be useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases caused or contributed to by members of the Amoebida Order.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that modulate the shikimate pathway and/or a pathway branching from the shikimate pathway in members of the Amoebida Order. In particular these compounds may be useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases caused or contributed to by members of the Amoebida Order.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a modified tumor necrosis factor-alpha converting enzyme (TACE) catalytic domain, that unlike the native TACE catalytic domain, is stable at high protein concentrations. The present invention further discloses methods for generating crystals of the modified TACE protein in protein-ligand complexes with a number of inhibitors. In addition, the present invention discloses methods of using the proteins, crystals and/or three-dimensional structures obtained to identify compounds that can modulate the enzymatic activity of TACE.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising (a) an antimicrobial material; and (b) an extract obtained from or obtainable from a plant of the Labiatae family, wherein (a) and (b) are different; wherein the composition contains phenolic diterpenes in an amount of greater than 1.0 wt. %, based on the composition, and wherein when the antimicrobial material consists of nisin, the composition comprises carvacrol in an amount of less than 0.075 wt. % based on the composition and carvone in an amount of less than 15 wt. % based on the composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides an antimicrobial material in an encapsulated form, comprising (i) a core comprising an antimicrobial material and (ii) a shell of encapsulating material, wherein the shell of encapsulating material is impermeable to the antimicrobial material. The invention further provides a process for introducing an antimicrobial material into a foodstuff comprising (i) providing the antimicrobial material in an encapsulated form comprising a core of antimicrobial material and shell of encapsulating material, and (ii) introducing encapsulated antimicrobial material into or onto the foodstuff.

Abstract: The present invention relates to microcapsules, and more particularly to microcapsules where an aqueous bead or beads comprising the active ingredient is encapsulated in or by a hydrophobic shell matrix. The present invention relates also to novel methods for preparing the microcapsules according to the invention, as well as to the use of the microcapsules of the present invention. A microcapsule of the present invention comprises a solidified hydrophobic shell matrix, an encapsulated aqueous bead or beads which is/are encapsulated in or by the solidified hydrophobic shell matrix, and an active ingredient or active ingredients dissolved or incorporated in the encapsulated aqueous bead or beads.

Abstract: An automatic loading control system for loading a work implement of a work machine with material from a pile may include a lift sensor configured to monitor a lift actuator and communicate a lift signal. The system may also include a tilt sensor configured to monitor a tilt actuator and communicate a tilt signal. A speed sensor may be configured to communicate a speed signal indicative of a speed of the work machine. A control module may be configured to receive the lift signal, the tilt signal, and the speed signal and generate a signal to control a rim-pull based on at least one of a lift velocity of the lift actuator, a tilt velocity of the tilt actuator, and a work machine velocity to facilitate movement of the work implement through the pile.

Abstract: Novel synthetic polypeptides comprising the amino acid subsequence Arg-Arg-Lys-Trp-Gln are provided by this invention. Also provided are methods for the use of such polypeptides, other known polypeptides containing such subsequence and a variety of acidic or basic polypeptides and proteins as inhibitors of the binding of gamma interferon to its cellular receptors. The methods of this invention are potentially applicable to the treatment of pathological conditions believed to be mediated by gamma interferon, such as autoimmune disease.

Abstract: The PMMA (Polymethyl methacrylate) plastic used to produce one-piece intraocular lenses is modified by a novel thermoplastic pressure forming process to produce a much tougher material with improved mechanical properties. The improved material exhibits greater ductility and fatigue resistance than conventional cast PMMA sheet, resulting in a one-piece lens that is less prone to breakage from implantation or use.

Abstract: An adjustable drain plug for use in sinks and lavatories especially to replace a previous drain plug which is either lost or broken. The drain plug comprises an elongated, flexible plastic or rubber stopper which removably fits into the hole in the drain and has a flanged top covered by a rigid top cover of metal or plastic. An elongated drain member is preferably constructed in a sleeve formation in two sections and receiving a threaded stud attached to the head and also adjustably threaded into the top of the member with a lock nut thereon. The two sections are adjustable being connected by a threaded stud and there is an adjustable foot on the bottom of the member either in the form of a flat disc or a hook. Alternatively, the stopper may be formed in four tapered sections which may be screwed down and over the top of the member.